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cast: 47
crew: 28
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# The Descendants (2011): cast and crew

47 cast and 28 crew, as credited (TMDB). Cast in billing order.

## Cast

- [George Clooney](https://film.one/person/george-clooney.md) as Matt King
- [Shailene Woodley](https://film.one/person/shailene-woodley.md) as Alexandra King
- [Amara Miller](https://film.one/person/amara-miller.md) as Scottie King
- [Nick Krause](https://film.one/person/nick-krause.md) as Sid
- [Patricia Hastie](https://film.one/person/patricia-hastie.md) as Elizabeth King
- [Grace A. Cruz](https://film.one/person/grace-a-cruz.md) as Scottie's Teacher
- [Kim Gennaula](https://film.one/person/kim-gennaula.md) as School Counselor
- [Karen Kuioka Hironaga](https://film.one/person/karen-kuioka-hironaga.md) as Barb Higgins
- [Carmen Kaichi](https://film.one/person/carmen-kaichi.md) as Lani Higgins
- [Kaui Hart Hemmings](https://film.one/person/kaui-hart-hemmings.md) as Matt's Secretary Noe
- [Beau Bridges](https://film.one/person/beau-bridges.md) as Cousin Hugh
- [Matt Corboy](https://film.one/person/matt-corboy.md) as Cousin Ralph
- Matt Esecson as Cousin Hal
- [Michael Ontkean](https://film.one/person/michael-ontkean.md) as Cousin Milo
- Stanton Johnston as Cousin Stan
- Jon McManus as Cousin Six
- Hugh Foster as Cousin Wink
- Tiare R. Finney as Cousin Connie
- Tom McTigue as Cousin Dave
- Milt Kogan as Dr. Johnston
- Mary Birdsong as Kai Mitchell
- Rob Huebel as Mark Mitchell
- Laird Hamilton as Troy Cook
- Aileen "Boo" Arnold as Dorm Supervisor
- Esther Kang as Alex's Roommate
- Melissa Kim as Alex's Drunken Friend
- [Robert Forster](https://film.one/person/robert-forster.md) as Scott Thorson
- Barbara L. Southern as Alice "Tutu" Thorson
- [Celia Kenney](https://film.one/person/celia-kenney.md) as Reina
- Matt Reese as Buzz
- Zoel Turnbull as Hotel Clerk
- [Matthew Lillard](https://film.one/person/matthew-lillard.md) as Brian Speer
- [Judy Greer](https://film.one/person/judy-greer.md) as Julie Speer
- Linda Rose Herman as Grief Counselor
- Scott Michael Morgan as Barry Thorson
- Darryl K. Gonzales as Tahiti Nui Singer (Kanak Attack)
- Koko Kanealii as Tahiti Nui Singer (Kanak Attack)
- Romey "Keola" Yokotake as Tahiti Nui Singer (Kanak Attack)
- Dennis Falt as Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
- [Sisa Grey](https://film.one/person/sisa-grey.md) as Nurse (uncredited)
- Tom Holowach as Cousin (uncredited)
- Dane Justman as Drunk Guy (uncredited)
- James Koons as Attorney (uncredited)
- John A. Weaver as Cousin (uncredited)
- Larry Wegger as Airline Passenger (uncredited)
- Joseph Wilson as Cousin (uncredited)
- Joji Yoshida as Troy's Friend (uncredited)

## Directing

- [Alexander Payne](https://film.one/person/alexander-payne.md): Director
- Tracy Boyd: Second Unit Director
- Richard L. Fox: First Assistant Director
- Scott August: Second Assistant Director

## Writing

- [Alexander Payne](https://film.one/person/alexander-payne.md): Screenplay
- [Jim Rash](https://film.one/person/jim-rash.md): Screenplay
- [Kaui Hart Hemmings](https://film.one/person/kaui-hart-hemmings.md): Novel
- [Nat Faxon](https://film.one/person/nat-faxon.md): Screenplay

## Production

- [Jim Taylor](https://film.one/person/jim-taylor.md): Producer
- John Jackson: Casting
- [Jim Burke](https://film.one/person/jim-burke.md): Producer
- [Alexander Payne](https://film.one/person/alexander-payne.md): Producer
- George Parra: Co-Producer
- Tracy Boyd: Associate Producer

## Camera

- [Phedon Papamichael](https://film.one/person/phedon-papamichael.md): Director of Photography

## Editing

- [Kevin Tent](https://film.one/person/kevin-tent.md): Editor

## Sound and music

- [Jeff Peterson](https://film.one/person/jeff-peterson.md): Original Music Composer

## Art

- [Jane Ann Stewart](https://film.one/person/jane-ann-stewart.md): Production Design
- Nathan Carlson: Title Designer
- Matt Callahan: Set Decoration
- T.K. Kirkpatrick: Art Direction

## Costume and make-up

- Julie Hewett: Makeup Department Head
- [Wendy Chuck](https://film.one/person/wendy-chuck.md): Costume Design
- Karen Iboshi Preiser: Makeup Artist
- Debra Rego: Hairstylist
- Waldo Sanchez: Hair Department Head

## Lighting

- Rafael E. Sánchez: Gaffer
- Michael Romano: Electrician

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